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Dismissed13 October 20266011822

Spindles, Winchester Road, Burghclere, RG20 9DX

Planning appeal 6011822 at Spindles, Winchester Road, Burghclere, RG20 9DX (Basingstoke and Deane) was dismissed on 13 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the development having regard to local and national policies including the provision of adequate opportunities for sustainable travel.

demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 1 x replacement 4- bedroom self-build dwelling and 1 x self-build 4-bedroom dwelling

Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
RG20 9DX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the development having regard to local and national policies including the provision of adequate opportunities for sustainable travel
  • the effect of the proposed development on protected species

What decided it

The proposal fails to satisfy all three derogation tests required under the Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 for a European Protected Species licence for bats, and the site is not a suitable location for development due to its isolation and lack of adequate sustainable transport options.

On balance, the adverse effects of the proposed development would substantially outweigh the benefits when assessed against the national decision-making policies of the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SS1Policy B1Policy SS6Policy CN1Policy EM4Policy B2Policy SS5Policy SD1Policy CN9

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